Sixth grader James Feeley won the competition facilitated by MAXCourage, a Boston-based nonprofit. He is the first winner from Maine.
Sophie Burchell
Staff Writer
Sophie is a community reporter for Cumberland, Yarmouth, North Yarmouth and Falmouth and previously reported for the Forecaster. Her memories of briefly living on Mount Desert Island as a child drew her back to Maine to attend Bowdoin College, and back again to Portland after a year in Alaska. When she is not reporting, you can find Sophie rummaging through a thrift store or jumping in the ocean.
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Falmouth Science Olympiad team prepares for nationals after historic win
The Falmouth High School team won the state championship this April for the first time in the team’s history. Now, they are getting ready to compete against teams across the country.
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North Yarmouth town budget comes with 6% spending increase
The goal of the budget is to maintain services and retain town employees, said Town Manager Diane Barnes.
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Falmouth approves $73.45 million combined school, town budget
Taxpayers can expect an increase of 3.2% to their property tax bill.
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Second fire in a month breaks out at Gorham cannabis facility
The Gorham Fire Department responded to a 911 call on Saturday reporting black smoke coming from the building on 7 Country Road.
Posted inCommunity, Maine, News
Volunteers, families clean up Portland’s Eastern Prom to mark Earth Day
On a wet Sunday, two dozen volunteers braved the rain and traversed steep hills, brambles and puddles to pick up trash.
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Neighbors step up against hunger in Yarmouth
The restaurant Maggie Mae’s and the Yarmouth Community Food Pantry are creatively combating growing food insecurity in town.
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Greely soccer coach honored at State House for national award
Michael Andreasen was recognized by the state for receiving the National Coach of the Year for Large Schools Award from the United Soccer Coaches.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News
Recreational vehicle driver arrested after standoff with Portland police
Police said they found the vehicle blocking traffic on Elm and Lancaster streets and arrested the man, who faces several charges, after a two-hour standoff.
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Power outages impact thousands on a windy Easter Sunday
Gusts reached 50 mph in some areas, and the majority of outages occurred in Aroostook, Penobscot and Somerset counties.